AFC Ajax must win against Fortuna Sittard on Saturday evening to avoid falling further behind in the title race. The Amsterdam side currently sits eighth with seven points from four games, nine points behind leaders AZ Alkmaar.
The need for a victory is pressing after last week's 1-3 defeat to PSV Eindhoven. That result highlighted the gap to the top contenders. Ajax's form over the last five matches reads three wins, one draw, and one loss, a sequence that started with a 2-2 draw against Heerenveen.
The manager will have to adjust his lineup without the injured Aaron Bouwman. The defender is sidelined longer-term and unavailable for the trip to Sittard. The squad will have to cope without him.
The next fixture on the schedule is a home game against Willem II, who are 16th. Ajax's full squad for this season can be viewed online, along with the current league standings. The match against Fortuna will be covered live by Voetbal International.
